Why the Packers Are in the Perfect Spot to Upset the Detroit Lions

Evan Siegle, packers.com

Call me a psycho, but I don’t care. The Green Bay Packers have a legit shot to take down the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. In fact, they’re in the perfect position to do so.

First off, let’s address the Lions' defensive injuries. No one roots for them, but you can’t deny they boost the Packers’ chances. Since their last matchup, Detroit has placed eight players on injured reserve, and key names like D.J. Reader, Taylor Decker, and Carlton Davis are banged up. Honestly, shout out to the Bears for putting up a fight against the Lions on Thanksgiving. Still, Dan Campbell will have his team fired up.

Enter the Packers' offense, which has been humming lately. They’ve scored 30 points in back-to-back games, and Pookie (Jordan Love) hasn’t thrown any picks in his last two.  Insert a Packers’ offense that has found its physical edge thanks to Josh Jacobs, who has revitalized their identity physical run-first offense—reminiscent of the 49ers' style in recent years. If D.J. Reader can’t play, we could be in for a Jacobs feast on Thursday night.

The last time these teams met, it was closer than the final score suggests. Before Love’s ridiculous pick-six, the Lions only led 10-7 going into halftime. That turnover shifted the game's momentum entirely. Credit to the Lions, they won that game, but the Packers beat themselves entirely.

This time, things feel different. The Packers have grown since that loss, combining ugly wins with tangible progress. With a healthy Love, a stronger pass rush, and a battered Lions defense, the Packers are primed for an upset. If Jaire Alexander returns to anchor the secondary, they can limit the high-power Detroit offense.

A Packers win could ignite a run like we saw at this time last season. If they do pull it off, let’s skip the excuses about Lions injuries. Great teams find ways to win, just look at the Chiefs who haven’t looked impressive at all.

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